In the news
Some recent news reports from our watershed.
"Puff piece" from the trade publication The Golf Wire about the renovation and rebranding of the Cherokee Country Club:
Madison's Cherokee Country Club to become first TPC property in the state of Wisconsin
Housing has been proposed for the site of the recently closed Nau-Ti-Gal restaurant located just north of Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park's Mendota Unit:
Potential demolition of Nau-Ti-Gal is on hold (may require logging in)
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Volunteers sew 45 bags for seed collecting
Big thanks to our seed bag volunteers who sewed an awesome 45 seed bags for use by the DNR's State Natural Areas program and Groundswell Conservancy.
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Welcome to our newest board member, Wendy Murkve. Wendy is a talented photographer who is helping with our newsletter, social media, and other projects. In fact, she helped put together this newsletter despite an injured hand!
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Sara Heckman and Heidi Hughes contacted us about volunteering to plant the new median at Wheeler Road and Comanche Way with native pollinator plants as part of the City of Madison Engineering Division's Adopt-a-Median program. The first task is to remove the planted grass. Watch for the plants this summer! Thank you, Sara and Heidi!
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Upcoming events
Unless otherwise indicated, events are free with no registration required.
Sign up to receive notices about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities including announcements for last-minute events and volunteer opportunities that don't make it into the newsletter.
See the full calendar for latest information.
Bird and nature adventures
Sunday, June 5, 1:30 pm – 3 pm, Wildflower wander with naturalist guide Mary Binkley.
Sunday, July 3, 1:30 pm – 3 pm, Frog and bug hop with naturalist guide Mary Binkley.
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first Sunday of EVERY month, year-round, ALWAYS 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North Unit, 6098 N Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. north to the parking area at the end of the gravel road.
Contact: Paul Noeldner, paul_noeldner@hotmail.com, 608-698-0104
Madison Parks bird and nature adventure page
Accessible summer birding
Saturday, July 16, 9 am – 11 am
Sponsored by Madison Audubon, Access Ability Wisconsin, and Friends of Cherokee Marsh. Registration required.
More information and register (check back later if not on calendar yet)
Night moth walk
Friday, July 29, 9 pm – 10:30 pm
Join naturalist Jeff Steele on this night walk to see and learn about moths and other night-flying insects. We'll walk to different viewing spots to view insects under ultraviolet light. Be prepared for mosquitoes. A flashlight may be helpful for walking. Sponsored by the Friends of Cherokee Marsh and Madison Parks. Rain date July 30.
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North Unit, 6098 N Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. north to the parking area at the end of the gravel road.
Master Naturalist training
Saturdays, July 16 – Aug 20
Sign up for Master Naturalist training based at Warner Park with field trips to Cherokee Marsh and other nearby areas.
Registration deadline is July 6, but don't delay as the class may fill. $275 fee. Scholarships available.
More information and register
Garlic mustard pulling
To be informed of garlic mustard pulling and other volunteer events, be sure you are signed up to receive event notices.
Sign up to receive event notices.
Information and suggested locations for pulling garlic mustard on your own
Board meetings
Wed, June 15, 5:30–7 pm
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Wed, July 20, 5:30–7 pm
Our board of directors is responsible for planning, coordinating, communicating, and managing our activities. Everyone is welcome to attend board meetings. We've resumed in-person meetings in the Warner Park Community Recreation Center or outdoors at the Warner Park rainbow shelter. Contact janaxelson@gmail.com to confirm location.
Save the dates
Aug 6, Beginning birders
Aug 7, Birding by boat
Self-guided nature adventures
Get ideas for your own self-guided nature adventures at Cherokee Marsh and other locations.
tinyurl.com/selfguided-adventures
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